Kapolei, HI

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a four-year, public school located in Kapolei, HI.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

95% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 773 applied, 737 accepted, and 237 enrolled in UHWO.
85 men and 146 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,020 SAT, 18 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,020 and ACT score is 18. The SAT score of 1020 is a little bit lower than average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total93110201103
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing473520575
Math458500528
ACT Score
Composite151821
Math151619
English141621
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,275 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $5,858.
For freshmen, 136 students (72%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,163.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,814 students enrolled UHWO in 2025.
By gender, 972 men and 1,842 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
More Demographics Stats

9 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UHWO is 50%.
The retention rate is 78% for full-time and 78% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
78%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 176 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UHWO and the average faculty salary is $104,043. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 349 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $87,069.
Number of Faculties
176
Average Faculty Salary
$104,043
Number of Staffs
349
Average Staff Salary
$87,069

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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